University Financial Risks: Why Prospective Students Should Pay Attention
University Financial Risks: Why Prospective Students Should Pay Attention When choosing a university—whether in the UK or abroad—students often look at rankings, facilities, and courses. Yet one critical factor often overlooked is the financial health of the institution . Universities facing mounting deficits, job cuts, or loan breaches can experience serious disruption, affecting teaching quality, student services, and even the institution’s long-term survival. Below is a breakdown of UK universities currently facing acute or high financial risk. 🚨 RED LIST: Acute Risk These universities are under severe financial pressure, with some breaching loan agreements, making large-scale job cuts, or facing multi-year losses: Middlesex – Broke loan rules set by banks; needed waivers; paused major building and spending plans. London South Bank (LSBU) – Wrote off £16m; breached a loan covenant; renegotiated terms giving banks security over parts of its estate. Kent – Suffere...